2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · KP12 CTX
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 111,779 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP12 CTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 111,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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KP12 CTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (KP12 CTX) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP12 CTX Mileage History
- 13/03/202490,413 mi
- 01/04/2025100,068 mi+9,655 mi
- 01/04/2025100,075 mi+7 mi
- 02/04/2026111,775 mi+11,700 mi
- 02/04/2026111,779 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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